Fantastic Four Review

Related You’ll forget about this terribly miscast movie (that is almost made bearable by Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans) as soon as you leave the theater. In this military post about theFantastic Fourmovie , I enunciate : " It ’s the first one [ house trailer ] that actually shows the bantam bit of depth as opposed to a low cleavage , alert duologue , special effects bonanza of a motion picture ....

July 8, 2005 · 8 min · 1573 words · Kelly Stevenson

War of the Worlds Review

Related The visual effects are impressive and the crew does a technically competent job. However, the heart and warmth we have come to expect from Spielberg’s films are missing. Has Spielberg already forgotten why he became one of Hollywood’s most successful directors? Did n’t I already see this in 1996 , and was n’t it calledIndependence Day ? ( I ’m only half - joking . ) Actually , this movie is better than the said schlockfest , but to my surprise , it was n’t allthatmuch better ....

July 5, 2005 · 7 min · 1446 words · Casey Jones

Batman Begins Review

Related Chris Nolan has brought us a vision of Batman that feels real, true, and yes, even plausible. The word that popped into my psyche most often during the awesome experience that isBatman Beginswas : Wow . Folks , you may forget Joel Schumacher ’s DOA version of Batman … heck , in this reviewer ’s notion you may even forget Tim Burton’s . Thisis the real mess , and not just for fans of The Dark Knight , either ....

June 16, 2005 · 7 min · 1426 words · Mr. John Wilson DVM

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Review

Related With far more strong points than weak, the curse of Episodes I & II has been lifted at last. buyback . No , not for Anakin Skywalker … for George Lucas . Although not perfect , Star Wars Episode III : retaliation of the Sithrisesfarabove the awfulness of Episode I and the mediocrity of Episode II . metre will severalise , but for me I intend this one will fall right behindThe Empire Strikes Backin terms of overall Star Wars excellence ....

May 19, 2005 · 8 min · 1580 words · Mia Allen

Unleashed Review

Related A surprisingly dramatic martial arts film. Some may charge me of being overly picky when it comes to movies , but I also know when to step back and attend at something within the context of it ’s genre . I ’ve study a couple of excerpts of review ofUnleashedthat practice intelligence like " ludicrous " and " ludicrous " to describe the picture show . You need to talk particular ?...

May 13, 2005 · 6 min · 1194 words · Dr. Kelli Shelton

Ladder 49 Review

Related This movie took an intriguing idea and ran it straight into the ground with a weak script and lousy direction. The clichés are so pervasive that it’s sometimes hard to believe this movie was meant to be taken seriously. The heroic efforts of our firefighters deserve a much better showcase than this crapfest. After go steady this moving-picture show , I decided to go back and expect at the filmography of Joaquin Phoenix ....

May 4, 2005 · 7 min · 1444 words · Mrs. Brenda Bowen

The Ring Two Review

Related Sadly, this superfluous sequel follows the time-honored Hollywood tradition of being vastly inferior to its predecessor. It has a few genuine scares, but for the most part it’s kind of boring. I wanted to like this movie . I really did , but deplorably , the averageness make in the manner . And to be honest , it was n’t terrible ; it was just okay . I need it to be keen , likeThe Ringwas great ....

March 27, 2005 · 7 min · 1332 words · Amy Rios

Hide and Seek Review

Related A disappointing mess. The script and direction are sub-par, and you could open a fish market with all the red herrings in the story. I do n’t think anyone can deny that Robert DeNiro is a very gifted worker , but give the unbelievable missteps in his career over the retiring few class ( Godsend , City by the Sea , The Score ) , it seems like his life history is headed towards the same downward volute as Harrison Ford ’s career ....

January 31, 2005 · 6 min · 1255 words · Patrick Harris

House of Flying Daggers Review

Related While sometimes visually stunning, this movie suffers tremendously from a weak script. In most aspects,Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonis a better movie. One of the first things that struck me about this photographic film after it ended was how like it was toCrouching Tiger , Hidden Dragon . Lots of martial artistry conflict , at least one of which is fought in the trees ? Yep . A man and a woman formulate an intense honey for each other that ’s fraught with obstacles ?...

January 30, 2005 · 6 min · 1240 words · Edward Rios

Kung Fu Hustle Review

Related A hyperkinetic, Looney Toons inspired combination of kung fu, comedy and action that will leave you alternately awestruck and laughing out loud. I often comment that I witness it much more fun to save review of a bad picture show than of sound I . Well folk , here ’s a definite elision tothatrule . Kung Fu Hustlestarred , was written and lead by Stephen Chow , and if there is any justness at all , this film will make it to U....

January 29, 2005 · 6 min · 1239 words · Christopher Tran

Ju-on: The Grudge Review

Related Ju-on: The Grudgeis another Japanese example of how a low-key approach to horror can be more effective than a gore/special effects laden mega-budget movie. Ok , when the DVDmenuis scary you know you ’d better arouse yourself for some serious creepiness , andJu - on : The Grudgedoesn’t disappoint . The opening titles are very uncomplicated , with a quote say that " Ju - on is a oath of those who die in the adhesive friction of a powerful rage " ....

January 14, 2005 · 5 min · 882 words · Juan Cole

Blade Trinity Review

Related Another series that started out awesome but should have quit after the first movie. Well , dammit , I was really hop that despite all the bad buzz on this matter I might buck the trend and really like it , but , as Alex Trebek might say : " Sorry ….. no " . Blade : Trinityopens with a voiceover talking about how the moving-picture show have it wrong about lamia ....

December 16, 2004 · 6 min · 1166 words · Christopher Johnson

The Boondock Saints Review

The Boondock Saints This movie took a half-baked idea and executed it so poorly that the end result is almost unwatchable. This is a cinematic disaster that should be avoided at all costs. First , I should give you a little background . You may be wondering why I am reviewing a movie that was publish in 1999 . Well , what set off my involvement in it was the fact that there is another movie in theatre correctly now , calledOvernight , about the rise and fall of Troy Duffy , the author / music director ofThe Boondock Saints ....

November 29, 2004 · 6 min · 1153 words · Dennis Butler